Substance misuse is one of the most
common and serious yet preventable risks to a young person’s health
and development. This book provides an overview of the consequences
of substance misuse, the interventions and services available, and,
most importantly, the way forward for improving treatment and
services. Young People and Substance Misuse brings
international expertise together with a UK health care perspective.
It will give the reader an in-depth understanding of the issues as
well as suggesting practical solutions to a problem that affects so
many aspects of the well-being of teenagers.

This is a book for all those who
need to know more about the options for prevention and treatment –
teachers, carers, parents, researchers and policy-makers as well as
those working in the criminal justice system, social services and
mental health care.

The book includes expert analysis
of:

Prevalence and routes to drug use.

Misuse of illicit drugs, alcohol and tobacco.

Parental, family and social influences.

Treatment and prevention strategies.

Contents

List of contributors
Acknowledgements
Preface - Hamid Ghodse

1.
IntroductionHamid Ghodse

2. Prevention programmesIlana B. Crome and Paul McArdle

3. The epidemiology of substance misuse in young
peopleMartin Frischer, Paul McArdle and Ilana B.
Crome

"Our understanding
about why young people misuse drugs and alcohol is summarised and
described in this excellent book.
...essential reading for children's professionals in health, social
care and youth justice services."Mental Health Practice

"The book underlines the crying need
for research innovation but it provides a useful succinct summary
of the current state of knowledge, and, as such, it is recommended
not just for substance misuse specialists, but also for general
child and adolescent psychiatrists who will certainly encounter
substance abuse as part of their practice."- Reviewed by Professor Sir Michael Rutter in
Addiction journal

"This extensive and well-written
book is an excellent resource, providing essential reading for
those seeking a comprehensive insight into the wide-ranging issues
affecting the young substance user."Mental Health Nursing

"Offers a model for the development
of services which is so lucid and succinct, that I would deem it
essential reading for all providers and commissioners. ...a very
welcome addition to the field."Alcohol and Alcoholism

" This book fills a major gap in the
current English literature on addictions...it reads well as an
integrated and well-edited text. ...A very useful book that should
be possession of all adult and child and adolescent psychiatrists,
and paediatricians."